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Two-Digit Subtraction Without Borrowing

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-QTDZ8C-1LE9

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1.92 - 40 =
2.80 - 40 =
3.56 - 22 =
4.62 - 12 =
5.28 - 18 =
6.95 - 92 =
7.65 - 54 =
8.48 - 44 =
9.22 - 20 =
10.81 - 31 =
11.45 - 12 =
12.79 - 42 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. 92 - 40 =52
  2. 80 - 40 =40
  3. 56 - 22 =34
  4. 62 - 12 =50
  5. 28 - 18 =10
  6. 95 - 92 =3
  7. 65 - 54 =11
  8. 48 - 44 =4
  9. 22 - 20 =2
  10. 81 - 31 =50
  11. 45 - 12 =33
  12. 79 - 42 =37

Worked example

78 - 35 = 43. Subtract ones, then tens.

Common mistake

Starting with the tens and losing track of the ones column.

Helpful hint

Start in the ones column.